MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vulcan 750
5 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vulcan 750 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,876 miles.
5
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
901
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vulcan 750 MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Steering24%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Brakes7%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Vulcan 750 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vulcan 750 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 33,887 |
| 1990 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 35,944 |
| 1986 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 30,837 |
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vulcan 750 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in our data has covered around
32,876 miles.
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